A. Mello et al March 28, 2024 A rare condition makes other people’s faces look distorted. Why a new case is important Robin Kramer, University of Lincoln A highly unusual new case is giving scientists insights about what causes illusions of facial distortion
‘Have we met?’ Actor Brad Pitt thinks he is faceblind. Matteo Chinellato/Shutterstock February 10, 2022 From ‘super-recognisers’ to the ‘face blind’ – how tests reveal the underlying cognitive processes Karen Lander, University of Manchester No single test can accurately determine whether you are a super-recogniser.
Meeting people out of context can be tricky. www.shutterstock.com November 27, 2015 Always forget a face? So does Brad Pitt – don’t just blame your memory Richard Cook, City St George's, University of London and Federica Biotti, City St George's, University of London Face blindness is believed to be a fairly common condition but, until now, diagnosis has been complicated and expensive
What do these two famous faces have in common? Alex Hofford/Alan Porritt August 16, 2012 I should know you: ‘face blindness’ and the problem of identifying others Romina Palermo, The University of Western Australia Do you recognise the people in the picture above? They are, of course, Jane Goodall – British primatologist and anthropologist – and the actor, author and comedian Stephen Fry. Recognising the identity…